I'm a runner, I may not look like it but I am. It will always be my first choice but while we're all out there running, there are new ways to get fit being thought of and developed everyday. Some of them look fun but others I'm not so sure about. I thought I'd put together the Top 5 OTHER ways I'd like to get in shape. Some of them you know, others you might not. Either way, if I had the chance, I'd try any of these in a heartbeat!
1. CrossFit:
What is it: CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide
No research needed here. Everyone and their brother is doing it and it takes me back to my college sports preseasons. Full of strength and conditioning done in a manner set to shape you up! I'm not for a couple reasons: Cost and Childcare. With two young kids, I'm limited to what I can do toting them along. I have no doubt it's a great workout and pushes you to be stronger.
2. Barre:
What is it: Barre combines several modes of exercise including dance conditioning, isometrics,
I have a secret to tell you. I use to be a dancer. :) Yep, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, you name it..I did it and loved it. So when the Barre craze started I got a little excited. We have a Barre facility here in St. Louis so I could but again, it's about timing and when I don't have the kids, I have a need to run.
3. 'SUP Yoga' or Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga:
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This combines two things I love: Yoga and water unfortunately, there's not a lot of places in the middle of the country to paddleboard let alone paddleboard Yoga. I tried to do it in Hawaii but I didn't get the chance to break away. Either way, if you're on the West Coast you've probably seen it or tried it and I'm jealous. ;) Enjoy for me!
4. Soul Cycle:
What is it: SoulCycle is a full-body indoor-cycling workout—not only do riders burn major calories in the 45-minute class, but light hand weights are used to target the upper body and core. It's super high energy and gives those who love to spin a little on their classic spin class.
This is primarily an East coast thing (NYC) but I'm hoping that it makes it's way to the Midwest soon.
5. Trapeze Workouts
What is it: trapeze is mostly about the core and upper body. It's also good for teaching timing, body control and air awareness, which are important tools in any sport . It's basically playing on a trapeze sort of Cirque style. I've always said my son is part monkey and I'm pretty sure he gets that from me. The thought of swinging from a trapeze upside down sounds like fun. This is one of those activities that will have you working out without knowing it. I even found a place in STL where I could try it. Bumbershoot Aeriel Studio
Ok, so there you have it. My wishlist of fitness activities. You might even find them on my FitFluential.
What do you think? What's your favorite way to stay fit? What would you like to try?
I LOVE crossfit. I am obsessed with it. When I was training for my marathon I was bummed I could only go two days a week, but now I am going 3-4 days.
ReplyDeleteI would really like to try a barre class someday. They are super pricey in Spokane so I am waiting for a good deal!
CrossFit is still on my must do list! I've had teaser workouts but I want to join a box and really get into it. Hoping to try SUP yoga this summer.
ReplyDeleteAnd Barre is awesome!
I need to be better about breaking out of my running & swimming routine and try some new things. I used to take spinning classes, but it's become harder to work around my girls' schedules. Running is just so darn efficient!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I LOVED SUP when we were in Hawaii, so combining with another discipline sounds great. I really love SUP because it's a great total body workout. You don't realize how engaged your core is, and you'd have killer shoulders & arms if you SUPed regularly!
I do CrossFit and give it a thumgs up. I SUP (although not officially yoga sup) and think it is very relaxing. Out of the other 3 on your list Trapeze appeals to me the most, how much fun would that be!!
ReplyDeletei tried crossfit and liked it... but wasn't willing to pay the hefty price tag. i also tried barre... and hated it. it was way too boring for me. this is not to say it wasn't hard... it was VERY hard... just not for me :) trapeze workouts? now that's something i def want to try!! is there a place in st louis??!
ReplyDeleteThose are all foreign to me as well, but would be fun to try, I agree!
ReplyDeleteI really want to try Barre workouts!
ReplyDeleteCome try out CrossFit at my place! and we should see if we can do a blogger event at the trapeze place!!
ReplyDeleteI've been doing a CrossFit style class at my gym and love it!! A Barre class and trapeze workouts are what I really want to try - as well as hot yoga.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try 1-4. 5 scares the CRAP out of my. Literally. I'm already not coordinated, but throw in attempting to balance myself on a rope or band? BAH.
ReplyDeleteI loved CrossFit when I did it...sadly it was only a 30-day gig w/ Living Social. I also want to try these new surf fit classes i've been seeing lately. How fun would that be?
ReplyDeletedefinitely want to try crossfit and the trapeze class looks fun. i tried TRX earlier this year and loved it.
ReplyDeleteAwesome list- I'm right there with you! Especially that Soul spin... I'd love to try that!
ReplyDeleteThe trapeze intrigues me. It makes Pink look amazing. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly what I have on my list!! Ive done a bit of the SUP workouts and they are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI keep meaning to try a barre class, but I hear how tough they are and I wuss out. I'm overweight and some poses will just be tricky (or impossible). my yoga teacher lOVES SUP and trapeze workouts! but I also haven't done that. I'm not willing to try Crossfit at the moment. The box locally has a reputation for being too focused on numbers and competition, less on making sure people are doing things correctly and not getting injured. I think soul cycle would be fun!
ReplyDeleteI did aerial yoga (trapeze workout) when I was at IHRSA this year and fell in love. Unfortunately, there is no place near me that teaches it or I'd be in no matter what the cost. I LOVED it!
ReplyDeleteWe started a barre class at the fitness center I manage this year and it quickly became one of our most popular classes. It is an amazing workout. Too bad I'm usually too busy to slip in during the class :-)
I'm a little scared of crossfit, but I've been teaching a high intensity functional workout at my fitness center for the last few months. A lot of the workouts don't need any equipment (or very little) and are very adaptable to the home environment. Of course you don't get the group energy, but at least you get a good workout. I've written some of them up on my blog if you want to check them out.
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I'd like to try them all. Well I'd like to try regular paddle boarding first before I start doing Yoga poses on them.
ReplyDeleteI have barre videos that I do and a lot of Pilates is similar but I'd still like to take a class. It's always different in that environment.
I haven't found a crossfit box anywhere near here.